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Latest post 10-09-2009 7:35 AM by Quinn_dk. 3 replies.
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  • 10-03-2009 2:06 AM

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    Filler rod for crackcase welding repair? Shovelhead '76

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     We are restoring an old FLH 1200 from 1976. There are quite a few cracks in the crankcase, which we wanna repair. In order to get it spot on, we would like to use the right filler rod which fit the alloy of the crankcase. But we haven't been able to find specification on which alloy were used on the 76 shovelhead crankcase.

    Is there anybody who knows the alloy specification for the crankcase?

     

  • 10-09-2009 2:38 AM In reply to

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    Re: Filler rod for crackcase welding repair? Shovelhead '76

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     Hmm, was it a hard question?

    Somebody must know what filler rod is used for welding the case? Or what the specifications for the alloy is?

    Tongue Tied

     

  • 10-09-2009 3:58 AM In reply to

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    Re: Filler rod for crackcase welding repair? Shovelhead '76

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    looks like you may have to call Milwaukee

    When workin' on your ride the first tool out of the box should be the manual

  • 10-09-2009 7:35 AM In reply to

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    Re: Filler rod for crackcase welding repair? Shovelhead '76

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    There is a lot of articles about welding crank case, but non about what alloy it is or what filler rod is used. Besides professionel welders being good welders they also often know what they are welding on, and that is the trick.

    So I suspect that quite a few will know the right answer besides Milwaukee.

    Let us not give in to repairing proud american iron with epoxy/plastic Yes

     
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